2026 Collegiate Rugby 7s Brackets Locked

National Collegiate Rugby has officially unveiled the highly anticipated men’s brackets for the 2026 Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s, setting the stage for 80 elite programs to clash at the Maryland Soccerplex. Defending champions UNC-Wilmington in Division II and Wheeling in the Premier Cup enter as top seeds, while 2025 DI-AA winner N.C. State leads the East, and Louisville, the 2024 champ, anchors the West in their division. The tournament is rich with captivating narratives, including Denver’s Anthony Rice, last year’s leading try scorer in Division III, and Premier Cup's Manu Taula, a Prusmack Award winner for St. Bonaventure, promising electrifying play. Adding to the drama, coaches like IUP's Seth Erwin and Norwich's Bob Weggler hope to cap illustrious careers with a final title. Meanwhile, Texas A&M’s Tui Osborne aims to make history as the first collegiate coach to win national titles with three different programs, and the 2-seed Southern Virginia, coached by former USMNT center Paul Lasike, looks to continue their upset run against formidable contenders like 2022 champion Kutztown, making this a must-watch event for the future of American rugby.